Throughout this season, Pato is often troubled by injury. And the injury recur during Milan's 2-1 win over Novara in the last 16 Coppa Italia at the San Siro, (18 / 1).
Pato then scored the winning goal was on a half of extra time. However, he complained of pain after the game. After undergoing tests spesalis with doctor, Brazilian striker was sentenced to suffer injury to the femoral biceps muscle in his left thigh.
"With the injury prognosis, it took three to four weeks, for more secure from complications," the statement from the Milan camp.
This news is certainly a blow for the Rossoneri, having previously had to be without Kevin-Prince Boateng and Alberto Aquilani during the next month. Mathieu Flamini was still to be absent two months, and Antonio Cassano to June.
